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Overview

A circular walk from Cut Throat Bridge that goes along the ridge above the Derwent Valley giving great views of the dams and returning through the moorland. 

This Upper Derwent Valley walk takes in some wonderful views from Derwent Edge, goes to the trig point and lost lad cairn. 

 

Sunday, 15 October 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16km / 9.9mi
Ascent:
528m / 1732ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 21372 87374
Nearest postcode:
S33 0AX
what3words:
munch.promoted.steepest
Start time:
10:00 am

The parking is just off the A57.

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